Beginners Crochet Baby Blanket - Arts, Crafts and DIY

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This is the perfect project to make for a special child as a gift. A special occasion like a baby shower, birthday, Christmas or just because you can!

Material

1 350g (612m) Red Heart Wool (choice of colour)
1 roll Choice of any other wool and colour
1 8mm Crochet Hook
1 Yarn Needle

Method

Using Red Heart Wool.
First chain a row of 100.
Double crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook and each chain after.
Chain 2 (this counts as a double crochet).
Turn work and double crochet in each front loop only.
Repeat this step until your blanket is the length you desire.
Tie off.
Using your second chosen wool.
Chain 90 and tie off. Repeat this so you have 6 chain ropes.
Thread these ropes through the blanket at even intervals, 3 at top and 3 at bottom.

Notes

You can use any wool and colour for this project. By using a smaller crochet hook, your stitches will be smaller and bigger using a larger hook. You can also add as many chain ropes into the blanket at the end as you like for your preferred effect.

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- blondie
- 16 Aug 2014
  11:05 pm

74 Comments

- - Georgia1997 said
  - 13 Feb 2022
    9:32 am
I have always wanted to learn to crochet! Might give it a go!

- - mom19782016 said
  - 16 Oct 2020
    2:10 pm
A beautiful present for a bub

- - mom103778 said
  - 14 Aug 2020
    1:42 pm
These baby blankets look beautiful. I love to crochet and I might attempt to make one of these.

- - mom462038 said
  - 18 Apr 2020
    5:34 pm
I do like the crochet chain thread through, it looks so pretty. Basic crochet stitch used too so definitely easier for the beginners

- - mom325275 said
  - 29 Feb 2020
    9:02 pm
Looks great for newborn gifts

- - youngoldlady said
  - 28 Nov 2019
    2:26 am
No need for baby blankets but have been asked for doll blankets. So I think should get started on some for Christmas while school is still on.

- - MrsA said
  - 13 Mar 2019
    1:02 pm
My nana taught me how to crochet when I was young. I would love to start again.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 13 Mar 2019
    8:25 am
Beautiful, there are so many wonderful things you can make crocheting

- - kitkat said
  - 01 Feb 2019
    10:25 pm
I wish I could crochet I would love to make this baby blanket !! ;(

- - mom81879 said
  - 30 Jun 2018
    8:42 am
You are right, it would make a stunning, home made gift for a new baby. I might make one in a bigger size to use as a knee rug for my aging mother

- - mom112217 said
  - 29 Jun 2018
    9:36 pm
So very pretty,thanks so much!

- - kjgarner said
  - 29 Jun 2018
    10:45 am
Just beautiful love you baby crochet blanket

- - kjgarner said
  - 28 Jun 2018
    9:43 pm
I love the neutral colours

- - mom297125 said
  - 26 Apr 2018
    1:40 pm
I need to learn to crochet. These blankets are beautiful. I had one as a little girl. Woild love to make one for my daughter. I wonder if there are classes in my local area ????

- - mom160421 said
  - 25 Oct 2017
    8:13 pm
I really must get back into crocheting.
- mom111059 replied
  
  24 Jun 2018 , 3:35 pm
  looking at this photo gives me inspiration. Simply beautiful.
- - Stef said
  - 27 Feb 2017
    9:45 pm
I love these little blankets! I have received a few from my much older friends and I greatly appreciate the effort they put into making them!

- - mom111059 said
  - 29 Sep 2016
    10:12 pm
Your blankets look just amazing. Thanks

- - mom111059 said
  - 15 Aug 2016
    6:52 pm
I am a beginner. Hope it works out. Thanks for the instructions

- - youngoldlady said
  - 06 Aug 2016
    7:46 pm
Thank you for this, have filed it away for later

- - Melissa89 said
  - 05 Aug 2016
    1:40 pm
I love crocheting